Business – Professional/Technical
| Faculty | (Fort Steilacoom): Diana Bullen, Linda Saarela |
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| (Puyallup): Rick Hogan, Steve Kober | |
| Degree: | Associate in Business (Areas of Specialization:) Accounting, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Retail/Fashion Merchandising, Small Business Entrepreneurship |
| Certificates: | Certificate in Business Certificate in Customer Service Certificate in Entrepreneurship Certificate in Fashion Merchandising Certificate in Human Resource Management Certificate in Marketing Certificate in Retail Management Certificate in Sales Certificate in Supervision & Management |
List of all Business (BUS) courses.
Associate In Business
The Associate in Business program offers a flexible curriculum that provides a balanced background in Business with areas of specialization. Emphasis in Business Management offers a broad range of classes to strengthen management skills and increase opportunities for advancement. A Marketing specialization offers training and experience in sales, promotion, e-commerce and international Business. Retail/Fashion Merchandising majors focus on apparel design and construction, textiles, and retailing. Students emphasizing Small Business/Entrepreneurship can acquire new skills to use in operating their own small Business. Human Resource Management emphasizes a working knowledge of managing/developing people.
The Associate in Business degree program increases students' career alternatives and offers individuals working in any field the opportunity to develop, improve or update knowledge and skills. A wide range of courses satisfying degree requirements is available during both daytime and evening hours.
Students who desire training in a combined area can design a program of study with their advisor.
General Requirements (10 credits)
- Select one:
- Select one:
Business Core (33-35 credits)
- LAW 205 American Legal System (5) or LAW 206 Business Law (5)
- BUS 240 Human Relations in the Work Place (5)
- BUS 250 Business Communications (5)
- MNGT 130 Customer Service (5)
- MNGT 282 Marketing (5)
- BUS 135 Introduction to E-Commerce (5) or, CIS 130 Microcomputer Applications (5)
- **CIS 110 Intro to Microcomputer Business Applications (3) or, ** CIS 121 Intro to Computer Information Systems (5 cr)
Management And Career Skills (13 credits)
- MNGT 186 Professional Development (5)
- MNGT 187 Career Communication Skills (3)
- MNGT 188 Career Success Skills for Leaders (2)
- MNGT 198 Work-based Learning/Internship (3)
Economics (5 credits)
Accounting (5-10 credits)
- ACCNT 101Survey of Accounting (5) or, ACCNT 170/171 Practical Accounting I & II (10 cr)
- or BUS 210/220 Principles of Financial Accounting I & II (10 cr)
- (BUS 210/220 required for Accounting Area of Focus)
Area Of Focus
Any exception must have advisor approval.
Select any ONE of the following:
Accounting (25 credits)
- BUS 230 Principles of Managerial Accounting (5)
- ACCNT 179 Federal Income Tax Preparation (5)
- ACCNT 180 Accounting Systems (5)
- ACCNT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5)
- ACCNT 285 Auditing and Advanced Analytical Techniques (5)
Business Management (25 credits)
- MNGT 194 Supervisory Training & Leadership Development (5)
- MNGT 283 Principles of Management (5)
- MNGT 284 Small Business Planning (5)
- MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5)
- BUS 245 Global Business: Intro & Essentials (5)
Human Resource Management (25 credits)
- MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5)
- MNGT 283 Principles of Management (5)
- MNGT 194 Supervisory Training &Leadership Development (5)
- MNGT 296 Current Trends in Human Resources (5) >
- ACCT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5)
Marketing (25 credits)
- MNGT 182 Creative Sales (5)
- MNGT 194 Supervisory Training & Leadership Development (5)
- MNGT 275 Visual Promotion (5)
- MNGT 293 Retailing & Merchandising (5)
- BUS 245 Global Business: Intro & Essentials (5)
Retail/Fashion Merchandising (25 credits)
- FASH 160 Intro to Fashion Merchandising (5)
- FASH 162 Apparel Design & Construction Analysis (5)
- FASH 163 Consumer Textiles (5)
- MNGT 275 Promotional Strategies (5)
- MNGT 293 Retailing & Merchandising (5)
Small Business/Entrepreneurship (25 credits)
- MNGT 182 Creative Sales (5)
- MNGT 194 Supervisory Training & Leadership Development (5)
- MNGT 283 Principles of Management (5)
- MNGT 284 Small Business Planning (5)
- MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5)
Total Credits Required 91-100
*Meets related instruction requirements for professional/technical programs.
**Minimum of 35 wpm
Prerequisite required
Certificate In Business
Core Requirements (40 credits)
- BUS 210 Principles of Financial Accounting I (5)
- BUS 220 Principles of Financial Accounting II (5)
- ECON 212 Principles of Economics (Micro) (5)
- ECON 213 Principles of Economics (Macro) (5)
- CIS 121 Intro to Computer Information Systems (5)
- ENGL 101 Composition Exposition (OR ENGL 121) (5)
- MATH 281 Intro to Statistics (5)
- LAW 205 American Legal System (5) or, LAW 206 Business Law (5)
Total Credits Required 40
Certificate In Customer Service
Core Requirements (41 credits)
- MNGT 130 Customer Service (5)
- MNGT 182 Creative Sales (5)
- MNGT 282 Marketing (5)
- BUS 240 Human Relations in the Workplace (5)
- CIS 110 Intro to Micro Business Applications (3)
- BUS 107 Business Mathematics (5)
- Select one:
- *BUS 105 Business English I (5)
- *ENGL 101 Composition Exposition (or ENGL 121) (5)
- MNGT 186 Professional Development (5)
- MNGT 187 Career Communication Skills (3)
Total Credits Required 41
*Prerequisite required
Certificate In Entrepreneurship
Core Requirements (43 credits)
- MNGT 130 Customer Service (5)
- MNGT 182 Creative Sales (5)
- MNGT 275 Intro to Visual Promotion (5)
- MNGT 282 Marketing (5)
- MNGT 284 Small Business Planning (5)
- MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5)
- *BUS 107 Business Mathematics (5)
- *CIS 110 Intro to Micro Business Applications (3)
- Select one:
Total Credits Required 43
*Prerequisite required
Certificate In Fashion Merchandising
Core Requirements (15 credits)
- FASH 160 Intro to Fashion Merchandising (5)
- FASH 162 Fashion Design & Clothing Construction Analysis (5)
- FASH 163 Consumer Textiles (5)
Business Management Requirements (20 credits)
- MNGT 182 Creative Sales (5)
- MNGT 186 Professional Development (5)
- MNGT 275 Intro to Visual Promotion (5)
- MNGT 293 Retailing & Merchandising (5)
General Business Requirements (18 credits)
- ACCNT 101 Survey of Accounting (5)
- *BUS 107 Business Mathematics (5)
- *BUS 105 Business English I (or ENGL 101) (5)
- **CIS 110 Intro Microcomputer Business Applications (3)
Total Credits Required 53
*Related Instruction for professional/technical programs.
**Minimum of 35 wpm keyboarding required.
Please note: Prerequisites required for English and Mathematics courses
Certificate In Human Resource Management
Core Requirements
- BUS 240 Human Relations in the Workplace (5)
- MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5)
- MNGT 283 Principles of Management (5)
- *ACCNT 170 Practical Accounting (5)
- *ACCNT 275 Payroll and Business Taxes (5)
- *BUS 107 Business Math (5)
- **CIS 110 Intro to Microcomputer Applications (3)
- Select one:
- Select one:
Total Credits Required 43
*Prerequisite required
** Prereq: keyboarding proficiency of 35 wpm
Certificate In Marketing
In addition to the requirements listed below, students are encouraged to take ACCNT 101 (Accounting Analysis for Mid-Managers).
Core Requirements (48 credits)
- MNGT 130 Customer Service (5)
- MNGT 182 Creative Sales (5)
- MNGT 186 Professional Development (5)
- MNGT 275 Intro to Visual Promotion (5)
- MNGT 282 Marketing (5)
- MNGT 293 Retailing & Merchandising (5)
- BUS 245 Global Business: Intro & Essentials (5)
- *BUS 107 Business Mathematics (5)
- **CIS 110 Intro to Microcomputer Applications (3)
- Select one:
Total Credits Required 48
*Prerequisite required
** Minimum of (3)5 wpm keyboarding required
Certificate In Retail Management
In addition to the requirements listed below, students are encouraged to take ACCNT 101 (Survey of Accounting).
Core Requirements (38 credits)
- MNGT 182 Creative Sales (5)
- MNGT 186 Professional Development (5)
- MNGT 275 Intro to Visual Promotion (5)
- MNGT 282 Marketing (5)
- MNGT 284 Small Business Planning (5)
- MNGT 293 Retailing & Merchandising (5)
- *BUS 107 Business Mathematics (5)
- *CIS 110 Intro to Microcomputer Applications (3)
- Select one:
Total Credits Required 43
*Prerequisite required
Certificate In Sales
In addition to the requirements listed below, students are encouraged to take ACCNT 101 (Survey of Accounting).
Core Requirements (38 credits)
- MNGT 182 Creative Sales (5)
- MNGT 186 Professional Development (5)
- MNGT 282 Marketing (5)
- MNGT 283 Principles of Management (5)
- *BUS 107 Business Mathematics (5)
- **CIS 110 Intro to Microcomputer Applications (3)
- Select one:
- Select one:
- Select one:
Total Credits Required 43
*Prerequisite required
** Minimum of 35 wpm of keyboarding required
Certificate In Supervision And Management
Core Requirements (43 credits)
- MNGT 186 Professional Development (5)
- MNGT 194 Supervisory Training & Leadership Development (5)
- MNGT 283 Principles of Management (5)
- MNGT 295 Human Resource Management (5)
- ACCNT 101 Survey of Accounting (5)
- *BUS 107 Business Mathematics (5)
- **CIS 110 Intro to Microcomputer Business Applications (3)
- Select one:
- Select one:
Total Credits Required 43
*Prerequisite required
**Minimum of 35 wpm keyboarding required